Prepare for three days filled with Disney magic at D23: The Ultimate Disney Fan Event, presented by Visa, returning in 2024! Disney has released a D23 2024 preview of what the panels will be. With less than a month to go, D23 has revealed the complete lineup of panels, presentations, and offerings at the Anaheim Convention Center. This is usually when guests get a lot of information about future plans or rides of what to come to the Parks
What is the D23 convention?
D23 is a large convention held every year that provides updates to projects and what may be coming in the future, as well as behind the scenes information. This usually entails everything from media to parks, along with everything in-between. For those wondering, D23 name comes from Disney and 1923 when Walt Disney made his way to California
Event Highlights from D23 2024 Preview:
Horizons: Disney Experiences Showcase
- Date & Venue: Saturday, August 10 at the Honda Center
- Host: Josh D’Amaro, joined by surprise stars and special guests, will celebrate Disney’s music, creativity, and share updates on global projects.
Activities:
Imagineering: Behind the Dreams
- Description: A unique pavilion offering fans unprecedented access to Imagineering’s talented team through design models, interactive demos, live prototypes, and exclusive presentations showcasing future Disney experiences.
Bringing Disney Animation to Life in Parks
- Description: A discussion with Walt Disney Imagineering and Disney Animation Studios on projects like World of Frozen, Zootopia, Fantasy Springs, and Tiana’s Bayou Adventure.
Dream Chasing: Four Decades with Walt Disney Imagineering
- Description: Leslie Iwerks, Bob Weis, and Wendy Lefkon share insights on four decades of Imagineering projects worldwide.
The Costuming Artistry Behind Disney Experiences
- Description: Disney Live Entertainment costume designers discuss the inspiration and process behind iconic Disney costumes.
Magic After Dark — Story of Disney’s Nighttime Spectaculars
- Description: Learn about the creation of Disney’s beloved nighttime shows from the experts behind the magic.
60 Years of Disney Ambassadors – Stories You’ve Never Heard
- Description: Disney Ambassadors share memorable moments from the past 60 years of Disney history.
Disneyland Foods – Yesterday, Today & Tomorrow
- Description: Disneyland Resort chefs and Pam Brandon discuss the history, present, and future of Disneyland’s culinary scene.
Disney Epic Mickey: Rebrushed – Return of a Beloved Classic
- Description: A panel with Disney Games and Creative Director Warren Spector on the return of Disney Epic Mickey: Rebrushed.
Disney Legends Awards Ceremony
- Date & Venue: Sunday, August 11 at 5 p.m. at the Honda Center in Anaheim, CA
- Description: Honoring the 2024 class of Disney Legends, including Martha Blanding and Joe Rohde.
World of Disney: The Product Experience
Description: An immersive shopping destination showcasing new and limited-edition products from Disney’s various brands.
Disney Publishing
- Description: A bookstore featuring first-to-market Disney books, fan favorites, and collectible titles, located within the World of Disney: The Product Experience.
Which panel from this D23 2024 preview would you be looking forward to most?
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